The union is upset as it perceives the agreement as a precursor to Suzuki taking ownership control of the company. ``We will fight to the end to resist a sell-out by the government, we can even strike work,'' Abraham said. The union has been taken by surprise by the peace accord and is in the process of formulating a strategy to counter Suzuki's moves for greater control of the company. The Maruti union has been unique as it has resisted the temptation to align with a political party so far. ``We had an agreement with the government that we will not affliate with any political party but now we have no choice,'' Abraham said. Ever since inception Maruti has had only only one union, withaffiliation the gates will open for various political parties to carve out a piece of the union cake. ``The industrial relations here too will deteriorate like it has in PSUs,'' he said.

The workmen in Maruti are mostly people who live in that area. According to Abraham, in the last general elections all workmen voted for the BJP. Having been loyal supporters of the ruling party, the union is feeling betrayed by the government. The union is shell-shocked by the secrecy with which the govt has concluded the agreement.